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John Ryan, former chairman of the club, said on facebook: "So sorry to hear of the death of Andy Liney. He helped Rovers in so many ways when we were at our lowest ebb.

"He was a great guy who helped us achieve so much including the Keepmoat Stadium. So sad to see both Andy and Dick pass away in such a short time. RIP."

Mr Liney was chairman of the club's Viking Supporter Co-operative for six years and brought about "enormous positive change" through his "enormous drive, tenaciousness and love for the club".

A message posted on Viking's website said: "It is with great sadness that we have to report the passing of former VSC Chairman and Rovers Supporter Director Andy Liney.

"Andy led negotiations with the council over the creation of the Doncaster Community Stadium, now known to football supporters throughout the world as The Keepmoat Stadium, and tirelessly raised funds through the years leading up to the stadium opening.

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"Many fans will no doubt remember him rattling a bucket under their noses at Belle Vue and asking for their spare change for The Coin Trail, an idea he had to visualise the journey from Belle Vue to the site of the new stadium by following a trail of coins donated by supporters.

"Andy, though small in stature, was always a larger than life character. He made the character of Donny Dog, the club mascot, his own, often getting into a few scrapes which made supporters laugh.

"From riding a moped around the pitch at Belle Vue, to challenging wrestler Al Snow to a bout, to giving Arsene Wenger a Christmas card from Jose Mourhino (after the pair had a well publicised spat) ahead of the Rovers playing Arsenal in the League Cup in 2006, Andy always brought a real sense of fun to whatever he did.

"On behalf of all VSC members, the board would like to offer our deepest condolences to Andy's family and friends. For supporters of the club, his legacy will live on in Doncaster Rovers and the stadium he fought so hard to deliver for the club. Rest in peace Andy."

Mr Liney collided with the stationary van on the A638 North Road, between the Sutton Lane and Station Road junctions, just before 4pm on Tuesday, September 19, an inquest at Nottingham Council House was told last week.

Ivan Cartwright, assistant coroner for Nottinghamshire, said: "It appears there was a collision with a stationary vehicle at a location near the junction with the Great North Road.

"It was on the nearside of the road as a result of having broken down.